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I've been looking at the Velgen VMB5 for my '12 G37x Sedan. I'm planning to go with 19's, and Velgen has confirmed two width options and offsets: 19 x 9 ET 35 and 19 x 10.5 ET 45.
Currently I'm at stock height, but am planning to do a drop on Swift springs. I'm guessing my best choice to keep a square setup and avoid any issues all around would be the 19 x 9 option, what are your thoughts?
What tire size would you recommend for that size/width? From what I've seen here on the forms, a 245/40/19 would be the recommendation as the overall diameter change -0.1%. Would that me too much of a stretch considering the 9" width?
If I were to go with a 255/40/19 the overall diameter would increase to +1.1%, would this be acceptable?
Yea that is a bit of a stretch. I have 255s on 9.5 and I wish I had gone 8.5s all around for a more square look. 245 or 255 on 8.5 sounds good; just figure out what you're gonna do about the offset.
Agree w/ future, a 255/40 on those 19s would be a nice fit and a 9"+35 offset is ideal as well. With a square setup you can run sizes that are over/under 3% without issues, but always best to keep that number as low as possible, that 1.1% won't be a problem.
It's when you run staggered, the front to back diameter needs to be less than 1% off.
Yea that is a bit of a stretch. I have 255s on 9.5 and I wish I had gone 8.5s all around for a more square look. 245 or 255 on 8.5 sounds good; just figure out what you're gonna do about the offset.
Thank you future62!
Originally Posted by blnewt
Agree w/ future, a 255/40 on those 19s would be a nice fit and a 9"+35 offset is ideal as well. With a square setup you can run sizes that are over/under 3% without issues, but always best to keep that number as low as possible, that 1.1% won't be a problem.
It's when you run staggered, the front to back diameter needs to be less than 1% off.
So its winter time so I am back to a squared setup. I changed it up from 18s to 19s this year.
I picked up a set of 4 rear G35 19" Rays which clear the BBK, they were in pretty rough shape and needed a refinish. I refinished myself following the DIY here. Took about a week as I let the metal reinforced bondo dry overnight before sanding and then the paint dry overnight before spraying on the clear coat. If you dont need to bondo, its a day job for a DIY refinish. I probably wetsanded more than needed, but the wheel finish is smooth and dirt glides right off.
The tire are Sottozero3, 245/40R19 size so they match the stock size for the G37S coupe.
Picked up a set of TPMS sensors off eBay for $40 buck and I went with acorn spline drive lug nuts to reduce the risk that the rims get scratched when installing the lug nuts.
If anyone is looking for a winter setup or a squared setup, these wheels fit very nicely.
Last edited by philter25; Dec 2, 2017 at 03:48 PM.
I had planned on 19" but couldn't pass up the deal I got. I'm awaiting the arrival on my Tein Street Basis Z Coilovers. Once those are on I'll either go with 255/35s or 245/35s. I want as much meat as possible
Im looking to get a set of wheels 19x9.5 +35 all around....I dont like the stretch look so what is the best tire size to run on my G37x coupe?
After months of debate, I've also decided to go with 19x9.5 wheels with an offset between 35 and 40. I'll be running them on a G37xS sedan with factory suspension (except sways) and settled on 255/40-19 tires. I hear you on the stretched look, that's for teenagers with VW's. 255/40 seems to be the sweet spot on a 9.5" rim in my opinion. 245 looks a little stretched and 265 starts to look a bit bulky. My goal was to put as much meat under the car as possible while retaining a modest look and staying as close to the factory rolling diameter as possible to avoid unsightly fender gap and harsh ride. If you look at the below link, you can see that the closest diameter match is actually 245/40-19, which a lot of people on here run, but I personally prefer the wider contact patch, softer ride, and reduced fender gap that 255/40-19 will provide. In the end, it's ultimately whatever you prefer though . . .
Check out Gregor12's white sedan on this page for an example of 255/40-19 tires on 19x9.5 wheels. Bassy's red coupe further down the page also has the same wheel and tire sizes, but a really aggressive offset.
